Healthcare Cleaning Operative - Deep Clean Team

37.5 hours per week

Hi, I'm Ian, and I'm really pleased you're looking at this opportunity. I've worked in this service for 16 years, and what keeps me here is the people - both the team and the individuals we support.

We're a close-knit, supportive group who genuinely look out for one another. Everyone brings something different, and we celebrate that.

If you're passionate about making a real difference, and want to feel part of something meaningful, this could be the right place for you.

I know job descriptions can feel formal, but behind every role is a team that cares. I'd love to welcome someone new who brings their own strengths and personality.

If you're curious or have any questions, just reach out, my contact details are 07917 184307.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

We are looking for a hard-working person to join our deep clean team. You will be based at Kendray Hospital in Barnsley but work trust wide, deep cleaning our sites. The role involves hand and machinery cleaning of hospital premises and wards. Experience would be great, but training will be provided for the right candidate. We use trust vehicles to get around our many sites, so a full clean driving licence is essential. Shifts are normally Monday to Friday but will also include some weekends and Bank Holidays. Shifts are normally 6AM 2PM although we do work as late as 3PM 11PM in certain areas. Shift times will occasionally change at short notice. Flexibility is key in this role.

Duties include

Hand and machine internal deep cleaning of trust properties.

Outbreak infection control cleans.

Using mechanical cleaning equipment such as scrubbing machines, carpet cleaners, high vacuums and steam cleaners.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.

Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.

To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.

Responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area)

Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.

Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.

Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.

Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.

Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist.

Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.

To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

To have a good understanding of COSHH and to report any issues to your supervisor.

Assist patients to feel at ease in the hospital environment, responding to directional requests, referring enquiries to the appropriate staff.

Report any damaged furniture, fittings, equipment and decor to supervisor.

Check and report out of date portable appliance testing dates to supervisor for rectification.

Report any infestation sightings to the supervisor.

Responsible for maintaining, rotating domestic stock levels, requesting stock for areas and ensuring safe storage.

Ensure that all waste is correctly sorted into the appropriate waste streams, label and dispose of all waste streams from the ward/department, observing all relevant recycling policies and procedures and take to recognised designated points.

Maintain and update paper based records and information as required, including but not limited to timesheets, cleaning rectification records etc.

Respond to initial complaints, taking appropriate action as required.

Perform assigned duties in the event of a major incident in line with Trust Policy.

Ensure that the required National Standards of Cleanliness and hygiene are maintained, rectifying any defects.

Operate and use equipment and various cleaning agents when safe to do so and having received full training to Trust/National Standards.

Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate.

Maintain accurate documentation using appropriate documents/systems in accordance with local and Trust standards.

Open and/or close unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders (colleagues, patients, visitors, managers and other staff) especially when there are barriers to understanding, eg care of the confused patient, care of patients with forms of dementia, care of patients with behavioural problems.

To maintain the cleanliness of the working environment to National Cleanliness Standards.

To ensure the correct use of laundry bags with particular regard to soiled infectious linen and laundry (dependant on area of work).

To receive, check, sort and distribute clean linen to wards and departments daily (dependant on area of work).

To order stock and control linen levels so that adequate supplies are maintained as per laundry contract (dependant on area of work).

Ensure quality inspections are maintained and recorded following deliveries of linen (dependant on area of work).

Any other duties commensurate with this post.

Work as an effective team member and support continued team development.

Support the training of new and existing staff by demonstrating the use of equipment or procedures that you have been trained in.

Actively engage in good team working to facilitate effective relationships with everyone.

Ensure awareness of when and how to report untoward incidents and how to respond appropriately with patients or relatives complaints.

Participate in the Trust appraisal and personal development plan process by identifying your own development needs and agreeing development plans for these.

Ensure your required mandatory and job specific training is kept up to date.

Ensure your own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality.

Respect the privacy and dignity of others whilst carrying out domestic duties.

Maintain the safety of other peoples property.

Any other duties that are commensurate with this post.

This position has no financial responsibility.

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adult service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.

Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.

To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.

Responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area)

Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.

Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.

Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.

Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.

Follow policy and run all water taps/showe